Carex Prairie Fire is a stunning evergreen ornamental sedge, celebrated for its warm copper-bronze to bronze-red foliage that brings rich, fiery tones to the garden throughout the year. Unlike many ornamental grasses that fade in winter, this evergreen perennial holds its striking colour and graceful arching form across all seasons, making it one of the most reliable and visually rewarding sedges available.
This pack includes three established Carex Prairie Fire plants, each supplied in a 9cm pot. They are ready to be potted on into larger containers or planted directly into garden borders as soon as they arrive. Whether grouped together for a bold display or used individually to add punctuation to a planting scheme, these plants offer excellent value and make a thoughtful gift for any garden enthusiast.
Plant Growing Conditions
Carex Prairie Fire is a versatile and shade tolerant ornamental grass that performs equally well in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it develops good drought tolerance, making it a superb low maintenance choice for busy gardeners. Its compact, clump-forming habit keeps it neat and tidy year-round, and it excels in containers and patio pots as well as open garden borders and ground cover plantings.
Cultural Information
- Botanical Name: Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'
- Common Names: Prairie Fire Sedge, Orange New Zealand Sedge
- Classification: Evergreen Perennial Sedge
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: 30–45 cm × 30–45 cm (approximate, variety dependent)
- Growth Habit: Compact, Tufted, Clump-Forming Evergreen Sedge
- Perfect for: Containers, Patio Pots, Garden Borders, Ground Cover, Wildlife Gardens, Pollinator Gardens
- Foliage Colour: Copper-bronze to bronze-red, intensifying in cooler autumn and winter months
- Planting Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types once established
- Attracts: Bees and Beneficial Garden Wildlife
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Perennial Sedge
- Hardiness: Fully Hardy (RHS H5)
- Foliage: Narrow, Arching, Copper-Bronze Leaves with Warm Autumn Tones
- Maintenance Level: Low — easy care and well suited to beginner gardeners
What's Included
- 3 x Carex Prairie Fire plants, each supplied in a 9cm pot
Notes: Plants are dispatched in 9cm pots and can be potted on into larger containers or planted out into garden borders upon arrival. This pack of three offers great value and makes a lovely ornamental grass gift for gardeners of all experience levels.